Shorelands B&B

Shorelands, George street, Kirkwall, KW15 1PP, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>206</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a dining room with tables and chairs and a window at Shorelands B&B in Kirkwall
a house with a stone retaining wall in front of it at Shorelands B&B in Kirkwall
a bedroom with a large bed and a window at Shorelands B&B in Kirkwall
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Shorelands B&B

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Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
206 reviews

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Shorelands B&B is situated in Kirkwall, 2.7 km from Scapa Beach and 17 km from Maeshowe. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also includes free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, every unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available each morning at the guest house. Standing Stones of Stenness is 18 km from Shorelands B&B, while Ring of Brogdar is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kirkwall
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nena
    Australia Australia
    “The property location is excellent within walking distance of beautiful Kirkwall. It is quiet and cosy with a relaxed happy vibe. Nicky and his wife are outstanding hosts and the breakfasts were great.”
  • Took-zozaya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The apartment was well appointed and beautifully fit for purpose. We enjoyed the decor, comfort and convenient location very much.”
  • Brian
    Australia Australia
    “Very friendly and hospitable host. Great breakfast.”
  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very welcoming and family run B&B, within a few minutes walk of St Magnus' Cathedral in Kirkwall. The house looks small from the outside, but what a surprise when you step inside. After the welcome greeting, and shown around the guest lounge and...”
  • J
    James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing host, lovely BnB which they have built up themselves. Clean, tidy, and comfortable. Good location from centre of town as well.”
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I booked this room for my uncle as he had a hospital appointment he was very happy with his stay and said he was looked after very well”
  • Joseph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The host was wonderful. Very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent!”
  • Evans
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “10 minute walk to centre of town. Easy on street parking. Host very knowledge and extremely helpful. Our room was large and plenty of natural light. The breakfasts were amazing especially the porridge.”
  • Alberto
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wonderful hosts and an excellent breakfast . I appreciate having a guest lounge and a piano as well.”
  • Fifi
    Australia Australia
    “Spacious and clean room with ensuite. Beautiful view down tk the harbour. Very comfortable lounge area. Lovely breakfast. Our host, Nick, was very friendly and informative. He shared his knowledge of the local area advising us of places to see...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Nicky Bichan

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Nicky Bichan
Family run bed and breakfast, only five minutes walk from the heart of Orkney's capital, Kirkwall. Spacious bedrooms all with en-suite. Spectacular views over Kirkwall, the West Mainland and the North Isles. Relax in the guest lounge next to an open fire and enjoy the finest breakfast using the best of Orkney produce. Free Wi-Fi, and parking spaces are available. Your friendly hosts have a passion for Orkney, which is sure to make your stay memorable.
Nicky and Kirsten Bichan live on the premises with their three young children. There is also a small friendly dog, which is kept entirely in the private part of the house. This means that we cannot accept any pets. There is a small outdoor seating area at the rear of the property, which guests are welcome to use.
We are 5-10 minutes drive from Kirkwall Airport, the Hatston Northlink terminal and the internal North Isles Ferry service. If arriving via the Scrabster-Stromness or Gills Bay-St Margaret's Hope ferry, there is a 25 minute drive to Kirkwall. Public transport to Kirkwall is available at both of these ferry terminals. The bus station is also only 5-10 minutes walk from our home.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shorelands B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Shorelands B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: E, OR00198F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Shorelands B&B

  • Guests staying at Shorelands B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free

  • Shorelands B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Shorelands B&B include:

      • Family
      • Double
      • Twin

    • The prices at Shorelands B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Shorelands B&B is 600 yards from the centre of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Shorelands B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.